8 Franklin St, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145 • East Somerville

$1,250,000

Est. $7,457/month

5

Beds

3

Baths

3,094

Sq Ft

$404

Price/Sq Ft

0.08

Acres

1900

Year Built

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Type

6 hours 9 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Apr 14, 2026 • MLS# 73501024 Copied!

About this home

Rare opportunity to own an award-winning Queen Anne Victorian property with modern updates in East Somerville. Offering a total of five bedrooms and three full bathrooms over three floors, this two-family residence provides flexibility for owners and investors alike. Unit 1 is a spacious 1-bed, 1-bath, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Unit 2 on the 2nd and 3rd floors features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, office, kitchen, and in-unit laundry. Updates include a newer roof, Gas heating/hot water systems, kitchens and baths, and exterior painting. Hardwood floors & separate metered utilities. Full unfinished basement offers storage space and laundry for Unit 1. Off-street parking for 4 cars. Just off Broadway, with an abundance of shops and restaurants, close to Assembly Row, and ideally positioned for commuters, just minutes to the MBTA Orange & Green Lines. Easy access to I-93S to Boston, or north to New Hampshire, the location supports both convenience and lifestyle

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Property Overview

Property Type

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1900

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

3

Living Area

3,094 sq ft

Total Rooms

11

Stories

3

Levels

3

Open House Schedule

18

Apr

Saturday, April 18

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

19

Apr

Sunday, April 19

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Year Built 1900

Living Area 3,094 sq ft

Lot Size 0.08 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas, Unit Control, Baseboard

Cooling Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Stone/ceramic Tile

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Lead Certification Available, High Speed Internet, Walk-in Closet(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Cathedral/vaulted Ceilings, Bathroom With Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Office/den

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture None

Roof Shingle

Features Rain Gutters

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $11,232

Assessed Value $1,029,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Stone/Ceramic Tile

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Lead Certification Available, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Office/Den

Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens

Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Unit Control, Baseboard

Heating Zones: 4

Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing:

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

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East Somerville

8 Franklin St, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145

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Nearby Schools

School District

Somerville School District local

B-

✓ School Safety 2024-25

2.5% Average

1.4% Suspensions 2.2% In-School 1.1% Emergency

↓ 3.0% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

C+

East Somerville Community School

0.3 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0

Improved 6 spots from last year

-21.2 below state avg

747 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

C-

Winter Hill Community School

0.3 mi | #287 of 352 | Score: 32.6

Dropped 15 spots from last year

-25.7 below state avg

388 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-08

Capuano Early Childhood Center

0.4 mi

250 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-01

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

Next Wave Junior High School

0.7 mi

16 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

Edwards Middle

0.9 mi

C+

Cambridge Street Upper School

1.1 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8

Dropped 26 spots from last year

-18.4 below state avg

301 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

F

Full Circle High School

0.7 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3

Improved 22 spots from last year

-40.9 below state avg

67 students Diverse

Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

B+

Somerville High School

0.7 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1

Improved 111 spots from last year

-1.1 below state avg

1,394 students Diverse

17 sports • 1,566 athletes

Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

Charlestown High

1.2 mi

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$1,250,000

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Agent: Anne M Kennedy Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
04/14/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,250,000	-	-	Original listing

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Time on Market

6 hours 9 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$404

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2025	$11,232	$1,029,500

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